We are currently looking for a Director of Veterinary Science to join a leading Life Sciences company based in the Leicestershire area. This is a permanent role supporting all veterinary science activities across a number of UK facilities.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. This position is responsible for the veterinary professional management of global research model operations and programs and will provide direct support to the various departments regarding broad based veterinary medicine and laboratory animals science. In doing so you will provide guidance and leadership in laboratory animal science and/or comparative medicine to establish new research models.

2. In concert with the Global VP of Development provide guidance budgets for laboratory animal medicine and genetic programs. This will provide an oversight in to our client's contract research support services based in Indianapolis, related to laboratory animal medicine and care programs.

3. Develop, direct, and support new corporate initiatives related to laboratory animal medicine and serve as a member of our client’s Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. Provide support and guidance to the technical services group and serve as one of the key personnel on government contracts for oversight of health testing requirements.

4. Work with Federal, State, local, and international regulatory agencies to ensure rules, regulations, and standards are met regarding animal use, production, maintenance, and transportation, including oversight of AAALAC accredited programs. Serve as Attending Veterinarian

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

To be considered as a the Director of Veterinary Science we are looking for applications who can demonstrate the following in your previous experience:

2. Proven industry experience in research or research administration with a detailed knowledge of regulatory requirements in a laboratory animal environment and proven experience leading both scientific strategic direction and personnel management.

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer that is happy to welcome applications for any applicant who fulfil the role requirements for this position. HRS is a company exclusively supporting the science and technology sectors and is made up of a collaboration of scientists supporting science. We look forward to helping you with your next career moves.